Step 1: Update the System
Before installing any package on Debian, make sure to update the system with the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Install Required Packages
Benotes requires some packages to be pre-installed on your system. You can install them by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install python3-pip python3-venv git
Step 3: Clone the GitHub Repository
Once the necessary packages are installed, clone the Benotes GitHub repository with the following command:
git clone https://github.com/benotes-dev/benotes.git
Step 4: Navigate to the Benotes Directory
Navigate to the cloned Benotes directory with the following command:
cd benotes
Step 5: Create and Activate Virtual Environment
Create a virtual environment for Benotes using the python3 virtual environment module with the following command:
python3 -m venv benotes_env
Activate the virtual environment with the following command:
source benotes_env/bin/activate
Step 6: Install Required Python Packages
Install the Python packages required for Benotes with the following command:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Step 7: Launch Benotes
Finally, launch Benotes using the following command:
python3 benotes.py
And that's it! You have successfully installed and launched Benotes on Debian Latest.
Note: It is recommended to access Benotes on the localhost address, http://localhost:5000, from your web browser.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
